Kick (Noun)
Meaning 1
The backward jerk of a gun when it is fired.
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 2
A rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics; "the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements"; "the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
Informal terms for objecting; "I have a gripe about the service here".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
The sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs); "a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 5
The act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 6
The swift release of a store of affective force; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks".
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.